More location-specific allocation of leagues in the small pitch area (application 14, 15, 16)
Three different motions from Sportfreunde Kladow (No. 14, concerns the entire small-sided league system), SV Empor Berlin (No. 15, concerns the senior division from the Landesliga downwards) and FV Rot-Weiß 90 Hellersdorf (No. 16, concerns the senior 60 district league) call for greater consideration to be given to travel distances when allocating teams in the small-sided league system in future. The central tenor: The allocation of teams should be based on the criterion of the shortest distance or on district or regional affiliation. According to the explanatory memorandum, shorter travel distances not only reduce the time and organizational burden on clubs, but also contribute to greater ecological sustainability in BFV match operations.
Ban on the shirt number 88 (motion 17)
The BFV Presidium proposes that the shirt number 88 be banned in all BFV competitions. The background to this is the use of the number as a right-wing extremist code. The number should no longer be assigned in future. In addition, an administrative penalty would be imposed for violations. The proposal follows the example of other regional associations.
Refreshments for referees (motion 18)
Following a decision by the Referees' Plenary Meeting, the Referees' Committee proposes that in future, home clubs should be obliged to provide the referees with a refreshing drink before the start of the match. A moderate administrative penalty is to be introduced for missing drinks. The aim is to show appreciation and support for the referees.
Timeliness of player photos (motion 20)
The Match Committee requests that the match regulations be made more specific with regard to proof of eligibility to play. The motion stipulates that clubs must update the player photos in DFBnet at regular intervals. For adults, this would be required at least every ten years. In addition, the photos in the youth sector are to be updated after the change from the small to the large pitch and after the transition to the adult sector. This is intended to optimize identity checks and counteract manipulation.
Deadlines for releasing the match report in DFBnet (application 21, 22, 23)
The procedure for the release of match reports in DFBnet is the focus of three proposals to the match regulations. The clubs Steglitzer SC Südwest and Viktoria Mitte jointly request a flexibilization of the current regulation. Accordingly, the existing 60-minute deadline for releasing the match report online after the end of the match is to be extended so that the referee can complete the full report by midnight on the respective match day (motion 22). At the same time, the respective home clubs should report the result by 60 minutes after the end of the match. A counter-proposal (motion 23, FV Rot-Weiß 90 Hellersdorf) suggests extending the deadline to up to 120 minutes after the end of the match. The aim of all proposals is to create a more practical regulation for all parties involved.
Match scheduling: Cancellations or postponements by clubs (motion 24, 25)
The Match Committee requests that the legal framework for match cancellations by clubs be made more specific (Motion 24). Accordingly, match cancellations reported to the match management body by telephone by 8 p.m. on the day before the match is due to be confirmed via DFBnet in future. Cancellations of competitive matches before this time must be made electronically via the DFB mail system. If these conditions are not met, no exemption from costs can be granted. Motion 25 from Rixdorfer SV also deals with the issue of match scheduling: The club is seeking to ensure that applications for the postponement of competitive matches on religious holidays can in future be made without the consent of the opposing team.
Penalties for delayed start of matches (motion 26)
The Match Committee proposes the introduction of penalties for late arrival of teams on the pitch (for a scale of penalties, see motion). The aim is to counteract avoidable delays in match operations in order to be able to ensure that subsequent matches on the same pitch start on time.
Placement limit for promotion (motion 27)
Another motion from the Match Committee concerns the promotion and relegation regulations: In the adult and senior divisions, only teams that have achieved at least fifth place in the final table should be eligible for promotion in future. This is intended to prevent distortions of competition due to excessive relegation and ensure that only teams that are qualified in sporting terms make the leap to the higher league.
